Location
25 E 13th St, E303 (3rd floor)
Hours of Operation
Sunday: |
3 PM – 9 PM |
Monday: |
12 PM – 6 PM |
Tuesday: |
12 PM – 6 PM |
Wednesday: |
12 PM – 6 PM |
Thursday: |
12 PM – 6 PM |
Friday: |
12 PM – 6 PM |
Saturday: |
12 PM – 6 PM |
Hours follow the New School Academic Calendar. Limited hours during summer.
Contact
Donghia healthier Materials Library
(212) 229-8900 x4671About
The Donghia healthier Materials Library offers material samples for loan, periodicals, and material research resources. The library has a growing database of material information including material composition and manufacturing processes. The collection is curated with a particular emphasis on healthier material education and choice. Material transparency is central the library’s mission to reveal material contents in all products. The Library works closely with the Parsons Healthy Materials Lab and the Making Center to introduce to all students to the importance of material selection and its connection to human health.
Our Samples
From flooring to paint to insulation, Donghia Materials Library offers a wide variety of innovative material samples. Some highlights include:
Biomason
Wheatboard
Denim Insulation
Ecor Board
Wool Insulation
Linoleum-Marmoleum
Hempcrete
Rewall
Milk Paint
Interested in more material collections?
How to Access
Open to Parsons students, faculty, and alumni, as well as design professionals, the library is staffed with student researchers and research assistants during all open hours.
The Library Director is available by appointment to discuss and assist regarding material research projects. Please email to make an appointment.